How to use cloud digital certificate authentication on Clicksign? [STEP BY STEP]

Used as an electronic identity, the cloud digital certificate It is one of the digital authentications which assists in the process of proving the identity of those who sign documents electronically, reinforcing the security of the signature process.

This is a technology that allows the storage and use of digital certificates in a cloud environment, instead of relying on physical devices, such as USB tokens or smart cards.

In this article, learn more about how the cloud digital certificate works in practice and the benefits of using this form of authentication by Clicksign.

Why use the cloud digital certificate at Clicksign?

Cloud digital certificate technology is capable of providing several benefits to your business. The choice to replace physical solutions with digital ones is a great success for professionals and companies seeking growth.

This is because the scalability power promoted in the digital environment is far superior to any other option available on the market. With this technology, you have the freedom to access and use your digital certificate wherever you are and at any time, just by having an internet connection. In addition, you can also integrate this solution with other services available in the cloud - this is a great way to accelerate your business even more.

At Clicksign, you can use cloud digital certificate technology in a practical and easy way in all types of documents, whether in service contracts or when formalizing agreements, for example.

Step by step to use the cloud digital certificate

Below is a practical step by step on how the cloud digital certificate can be used as authentication for electronic document signatures, using the Clicksign platform as an example:

Choice of certificate

By sending a document for signature that requires digital certificate authentication, the signer (who signs) can choose whether to use a local certificate or a cloud certificate. If you choose the cloud certificate, the platform performs a search with the registered number of providers served by Clicksign. They are: SAFEWEB (SafeID Certificate), SOLUTI (BirdID Certificate) and VALID (VidaAS Certificate).

Identity authentication

After identifying the digital cloud certificate linked to the entered CPF, the platform directs the signer to the provider's environment for authentication.

If more than one digital cloud certificate linked to the entered CPF is found, options are offered so that the signer can choose which one he wishes to use.

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After these steps, it is enough for the signer to sign the document and complete the signing process.

If the signer has a valid digital certificate and the CPF is entered correctly, but there are still technical problems when authenticating in the provider's environment, it is suggested that the person responsible contact the provider's own support and verify the situation.

How to verify a document signed with a digital certificate in the cloud?

To verify the compliance of digital certificates contained in electronically signed documents, you can use a tool provided by ITI: Validate.

To validate digital certificates used on the Clicksign platform, it is necessary to be in possession of the PADes file, which is nothing more than a digital signature standard for PDF that uses cryptographic public keys to protect the integrity of the documents.

PADes is automatically generated by the Clicksign platform provided that the signed document contains at least one authenticated signer with a digital certificate.

Count on Clicksign for this process

Using a cloud digital certificate to sign your documents may seem complex, but you don't have to worry. Here at Clicksign, you have as a partner a leading company in the electronic signature market that understands the importance of security and convenience in the use of this type of certificate.

With a robust platform, we seamlessly integrate the use of cloud digital certificates, offering full support from the choice of the certificate to its implementation.

Even so, here you also have the freedom to choose not to use this type of resource, without neglecting the security and legal validity that your documents require. To do this, count on several other features and authentications available on the platform. Get to know our solutions and plans that fit your business!